1997 Regency Ford F150 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 222,238miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Regency Ford F150 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1997 Regency Ford F150. The part named most often is engine, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and transmission and drivetrain (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 222,238 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine2 40%
- Fuel system2 40%
Example complaints
Engine: “Coming in from work heard a loud pop, pulled over and opened the hood. Spark plug and coil had shot out of head stripping head and breaking coil. Had to pull truck home.”
NHTSA complaint #10887503, filed 2016-07, 250,000 milesFuel system: “Went to dinner and on way out noticed fuel tank was hanging down a lil bit upon looking under truck found rusted into gas tank strap. No rust on frame.”
NHTSA complaint #10678301, filed 2015-01, 189,585 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while trying to shift into park, the vehicle erroneously moved forward. The vehicle was driven to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the gear indicator failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 97v171000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)). The failure and current mileages were 226,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10485335, filed 2012-11, 226,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 218,477 and 226,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1997 Regency Ford F150 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1997 Regency Ford F150.
Other model years of the Regency Ford F150
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 14 | 157,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 5 | 222,238 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Regency Ford F150 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Regency Ford F150 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1997 Regency Ford F150 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 Regency Ford F150 is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 1997 Regency Ford F150 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1997 Regency Ford F150 reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 222,238 miles and the middle half falls between 218,477 and 226,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.